Linda Harren recently retired from Holdingford Public Schools in which she taught for more than 20 years. Linda and her husband Rodney have lived in the Holdingford area for 40 years. When asked why she choose to serve on Helping Hands’ Board she said, “Now that I am retired I would like to devote more time as a volunteer and this looked like a wonderful opportunity to get … [Read more...] about Helping Hands Outreach welcomes new board members – 2012
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Spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit held for Scott Luing on April 27, 2012
On April 27, 2012, there was a spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit held for Scott Luing at the Little Falls Ballroom. Scott has been battling cancerous Lymphoma. His treatments have been going well, but he is not expected be able to go back to work for at least a year. The benefit raised over $10,000 which includes $1000 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for … [Read more...] about Spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit held for Scott Luing on April 27, 2012
A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser was held on May 5, 2012 for Benjamin Poegel
A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser was held on May 5, 2012 at the American Legion in Long Prairie for Benjamin Poegel, son of Joe Poegel and Carol Kenyon of Swanville. Benjamin was born on March 30, 2012 with a heart defect. He has undergone several surgeries to correct the problem. The fund-raiser raised $4,023 which included $500 in supplemental dollars from Thrivent Financial … [Read more...] about A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser was held on May 5, 2012 for Benjamin Poegel
James “Jim” Raymond Lemke, 65, Avon, MN
Funeral services celebrating the life of James “Jim” Raymond Lemke, age 65 of Avon will be 11AM, Friday July 6th, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming. Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate and burial will take place in the church cemetery following the service. Jim died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home in Avon. There will be a visitation from … [Read more...] about James “Jim” Raymond Lemke, 65, Avon, MN
Marvel I. Overby, 89, Albany, MN
A Memorial Gathering will be held for Marvel I. Overby (Decker), 89, of Albany, on Thursday July 5, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Marvel died on June 29, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Burial will be at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, MN. Marvel was born April 8, 1923, in Rutland Township/Martin County MN to … [Read more...] about Marvel I. Overby, 89, Albany, MN